Los Angeles FC (LAFC) kicked off the MLS 2025 playoffs with a 2-1 win over Austin FC at BMO Stadium to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series.
The duel was defined down the stretch and leaves everything ready for Game 2, this Sunday in Austin, Texas.
How the 2-1 defeat went down: Ordaz’s moment
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The hero of the night for LAFC was Nathan Ordaz (born in California and selected by El Salvador).
He pushed home a loose ball after Denis Bouanga’s shot in the 79th minute.
There was a review for possible offside, but the goal was upheld and LAFC took the series lead.
For Latino fans in the U.S., Ordaz’s goal reinforces the impact of Hispanic talent in MLS.
The match was decided in the final stretch
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The other goals and the procedure
LAFC opened the scoring with an own goal by Brendan Hines-Ike in the 20th minute after a cross from Ryan Hollingshead.
Austin equalized in the 63rd minute with a goal by Jon Gallagher, before Ordaz’s final strike.
Goalkeeper Brad Stuver held the Texans with several saves, but it was not enough.
What’s next?
Buzzy
Game 2 will be Sunday at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.
If LAFC wins, they qualify; if Austin ties the series, there will be a decisive Game 3 in Los Angeles.
Confirmed results – First round (best of three)
Eastern Conference
Inter Miami 3-1 Nashville (Series 1-0) – double from Messi.
Philadelphia Union 2-2 Chicago Fire (4-2 pen.) (Series 1-0).
FC Cincinnati 1-0 Columbus Crew (Series 1-0).
Charlotte FC 0-1 NYCFC (Series 1-0 for NYCFC).
Western Conference
Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 FC Dallas (1-0 Series).
San Diego FC 2-1 Portland Timbers (1-0 Series).
Minnesota United 0-0 Seattle Sounders (3-2 pen.) (1-0 Series).
LAFC 2-1 Austin FC (1-0 Series).
* Bouanga continues to be the offensive reference, but LAFC’s depth – with youngsters like Ordaz – is making a difference.
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